WALES ROAD, S26 5RB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in S26 5RB

WALES ROAD, S26 5RB, Rotherham has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.90 per 1,000 population. This S26 5RB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader S26 postcode area, which has experienced 122 crimes and a crime rate of 7.16 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this S26 5RB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around S26 5RB, encompassing approximately 1438 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the S26 5RB area, explore the S26 5RB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

S26 5RB Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Wales Road with total crimes: 4
  • The Square with total crimes: 3
  • Sycamore Avenue with total crimes: 2

WALES ROAD, S26 5RB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.90150.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.95200.00%
Other crime22.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.39100.00%
Public order11.390.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.95-63.64%
Other crime22.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.390.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.70-75.00%
Public order10.700.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.51-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour47.6533.33%
Other crime22.78100.00%
Burglary11.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.9018.18%
Anti-social behaviour39.04-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.09100.00%
Drugs11.390.00%
Other crime10.700.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.21120.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.65100.00%
Public order22.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.39-50.00%
Other crime10.70-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.82-37.50%
Vehicle crime33.48200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.09-33.33%
Other crime21.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.390.00%
Public order21.390.00%
Other theft11.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.8233.33%
Anti-social behaviour35.56200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.090.00%
Vehicle crime11.39-75.00%
Robbery10.700.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.34-33.33%
Vehicle crime44.1733.33%
Other crime12.78-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.70-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.9080.00%
Vehicle crime36.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.09100.00%
Other crime21.390.00%
Public order11.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Drugs10.700.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.87-37.50%
Possession of weapons13.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.70-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.90-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour45.56300.00%
Other theft32.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.090.00%
Public order11.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.510.00%
Other theft39.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.090.00%
Other crime10.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
July 202411
June 202413
May 202411
April 20245
March 20248
February 20246
January 20249
December 20235
November 20238
October 202313

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the S26 5RB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wales Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. The Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sycamore Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Greenside Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Longlands Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lambrell Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Festival Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Rothermoor Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Walesmoor Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Rookery Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Orchard Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Storth Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1